2021 Skoda Octavia | First Drive Review | PowerDrift
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The Skoda Octavia is back and with a fresh new look! Sleeker, sharper, and with a bigger engine - a 190PS, 330Nm, 2.0-TSI, mated to a 7-speed DSG. It gets a whole new interior too, with digital screens that display all the information you need! Rohan and Rohit go puttering about in the new Octavia to see what’s what and what’s not! With the Toyota Corolla Altis and the Honda Civic not being in contention, the new Skoda Octavia goes up only against the Hyundai Elantra.
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Hey #PDArmy, what do you think about the new Octavia? Hit that Like button and let us know below!
@mehulbhatnagar833
3 жыл бұрын
I love Volkswagen group cars ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@saranshsharma4009
3 жыл бұрын
That You Don’t Really Need A SUV..! 😎
@nareshkumar2236
3 жыл бұрын
Not worth ur bucks exceptt for bootspace n hp
@supratimsaha3783
3 жыл бұрын
“Front wheel drive suvs utne hi suvs hote hai, jitne bandaar insaan hote hain!” …. Nicely put by Mr. Tenhut! 😂😂😂😂
@vineethkumar1627
3 жыл бұрын
Quite pricey 😐
I cannot afford this car, but I can afford to say that plis give your editor a raise!
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Done!
@manoja538
3 жыл бұрын
Speech is free lol...you don't have to afford anything
@shankyfranky4
3 жыл бұрын
@@OMGitsPARAJ 😂😂😂
@incognitoandunknown
3 жыл бұрын
@@OMGitsPARAJ did anyone asked you to say this? Is saying god is great aka Allahuakbar an act of terror??
@vasisthaarlekar2929
3 жыл бұрын
Ikrrr
Whoever handled the editing in this one deserves a medal. Damn those transitions are as good as the car itself. Loved the banter when you guys spoke about the design of the car.
@fanooncule2246
3 жыл бұрын
True
"Front wheel drive SUVs utne hi SUVs hote hai jitne bandar insaan hote hai"..waaow what a comment Rohan..loved it.. :)
@bashirchichi9378
3 жыл бұрын
Xuv 500 waalo ko samjhao koi 😂😂, i will remember this line forever
@ZaidKhan-cz4jd
3 жыл бұрын
i replayed that part 3 times and everytime it was funny af XD
@lesstoxic5619
3 жыл бұрын
The best dialogue in 2021
@adarshmehra7395
3 жыл бұрын
Rohan bhai ki knowledge 👍
@IshwarChandra
3 жыл бұрын
@@ZaidKhan-cz4jd me too 😂😂
6:47 ohh thts gotta hurt some people🤣🤣
Just came here after watching another first drive by one of the seasoned reviewers of motoring India.. and i was all analytical, tabbing on the pros/cons etc. etc. etc. And then you see one done by team PD and man! the pure passion of holding a steering wheel and heart just races with the engine! honestly, nothing else matters. there is a reason why people come here, keep going guys!
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
And compliments like those are the fuel! Thank you so much Hadi!
The only car one needs for India It's fast, its safe, its comfortable and most importantly it's a Skoda. And that 6.9seconds is Vrs territory by the way
Rohan just wiped the myth about the suv
@hopehealthcareclinic6372
3 жыл бұрын
That’s wright 👍🏽
All the time I was admiring the car, I was also admiring the camera angles and the editing, the editing is seamless I must say... Kudos to the entire team 👍
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks Rash Soni!
Its a whole cinematic experience, when it comes to powerdrift.
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Thejas!
Most Underrated Sedan ♥️♥️♥️
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Amen. In fact, the entire sedan segment is slowly getting underrated!
@incognitoandunknown
3 жыл бұрын
6:48 No tata harrier was hurt
@jadejajayveer4230
3 жыл бұрын
@@incognitoandunknown but creta was 😂😂
@incognitoandunknown
3 жыл бұрын
@@jadejajayveer4230 😂😂
@motogeek1098
3 жыл бұрын
@@powerdriftofficial who buys a sedan when we have SUV's like S-presso, KUV100 etc...😂
one of the best FWD cars in India. highly tuned engine.
@topg2820
3 жыл бұрын
it's not tuned, it's the same vRS engine but making 60 HP less
Octavia first ride Review ✖️ Roasting pseudo SUVs ✔️
This car is best described as - "Jinko Akkal hai Unke Liye"
After a long time, powerdrift video feels like your videos from your early days.. Refreshing & informative
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Sabareesh!
6:46 DISCLAIMER:- No HARRIER or SAFARI was harmed during this time 😂😂😂😂
@puneethshetty7571
3 жыл бұрын
And almost everything else that's selling now.
@muhammadsaifullahkhan943
3 жыл бұрын
🤣
@shankyfranky4
3 жыл бұрын
Bro mostly small suvs are front drive .. old safari 3.0 was rear wheel drive and 4x4 too available
@swanandchoudhary5781
3 жыл бұрын
@@shankyfranky4 ye ky bakxhodi bol ra Safari 400Nm tak rear wheel drive me he aaati thi discontinued latest version
@shankyfranky4
3 жыл бұрын
@@swanandchoudhary5781 mere pass hai 2007 model 3.0 safari rear wheel drive
stopped watching PD videos for specific topic/car , now it is more of a fun phase where i watch the videos to admire the music, transitions, cinematography, every time it is unique .. Keep it up guys .. it is a treat to watch, my favorite channel on YT
The octavia doesn’t have split headlamps so that they can introduce it in the facelift a few years later XD. Jokes aside, I love this car so much, I really really hope it does well
@pradhyudh
3 жыл бұрын
It will be facelift
7:53 that transition tho 🔥🔥
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Ooh wee!
"Front wheel drive SUVs utne hi SUVs hota hai, jitne ki bandaar insaan hote hain...." -Rohan Albal being appropriate AF!
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Haha!
I still fail to understand the average Indian's obsession with sunroof. In my city, I generally see kids sticking out their heads and waving at busy traffic in a densely polluted environment or the hot sun.😅
@nishant115me
3 жыл бұрын
Gives a feeling of an expensive car for some reason, though it's stupid for our climate
@ahembrahmasmiiiiiii8856
3 жыл бұрын
India is not just about city’s bro... also wen u go out for trips it’ll be really good to have a sunroof .. gives u a lil extra feel
@nishant115me
3 жыл бұрын
@@ahembrahmasmiiiiiii8856 yes, feeling of space. But id rather be happy if the manufacturer uses that money giving more useful features like ventilated seats, or even blind spot cameras.
@ahembrahmasmiiiiiii8856
3 жыл бұрын
@@nishant115me yeah ... ventilated seats at this price point was mandatory
@jomyjoy09
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine going on a weekend getaway and having an open sunroof ( needn't stick your head out). The feeling is very different and cannot be expressed in words. For many like me who cannot afford a convertible, this is as close to the feeling one can get. Or in a city, starting your car in a hot summer and leaving the roof open for the first minute before you drive to let the heat escape? Having that option at this price point is maybe not too much to ask for? Its a different matter that one need to use their brains to figure when to stick your head out or open the sunroof!
"FWD SUVs uttne hi suv hote hain jitte bandar insaan hote hain" .. onto the top in one shot ! ❤️
That first one minute! Top notch editing.
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
thanks pavan
Skoda just killed this time in every aspect
@Ordinaryperson1986
3 жыл бұрын
What about pricing it's 25 lakhs exshowroom is it worth it
@Ordinaryperson1986
3 жыл бұрын
What about pricing it's 25 lakhs exshowroom is it worth it
@adarshbhavsar122
3 жыл бұрын
@@Ordinaryperson1986 worth it because of the engine 😻
@rendezvous59
3 жыл бұрын
@@Ordinaryperson1986 If you've driven a Skoda before or any VW Group cars for that matter, you'll understand that it's worth it.
@adityanrvarier7406
3 жыл бұрын
@@Ordinaryperson1986 cmmon man ...every car has gone through a price hike ...its 2021 now after a pandemic even petrol now costs above 100 rs ....i20 now costs near 14 lakhs on road ....hatchbacks are sold in the name of compact suvs for abour 15 lakhs ....so you expect a proper sedan with 2.0 l engine that too of german engineering to cost below 20 lks ?
Old headlight and grills are 🔥🔥🔥
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@vishnuprasad1470
3 жыл бұрын
@@powerdriftofficial missing that very badly 😶
Call me a fanboy or whatever, I can't take out Honda Civic from my heart(the one that got discontinued). after that I'll rank this as a best looking car.
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
A man of taste you are
@utkarshdwivedi6600
3 жыл бұрын
You will feel same for new Elantra
The car is as good as powerdrift's editting skills.....I think by now you know how good is the octavia
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
Yay thanks
I am looking forward to get the Octy, but whenever I have doubts that is it worth the 30 big ones over something as reliable as the Innova, I look at this video again and realise it's always been more about the drive, feel and experience that bonds the man and his machine. Hopefully, this would end up in my garage next year. Cheers!
@amimahmad9699
2 жыл бұрын
Hi buddy same feelings..did u got a deal on octavia?
The Cinematography is just downright amazing. Well done guys!
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Spitfireftw
That editing is on cinematic level. You guys outperform yourselves for every video. Kudos!!!
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for staying with us ! See you next time
PowerDrift slam dunked the editing again! "Opening up like a hippopotamus" - the best description ever!
Skoda should poach the editor right away! Take a bow dude!
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! He's well protected! :P
Hats off to team PD’s amazing editing and video
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much comrade!
"Front wheel drive SUV utne hi SUV hote hai jitne bandar insaan hote hai" : Truth has been spoken lad😎👍
Editing is better than most of the bollywood movies 💯 And content delivery amazing 👌🏻
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Anuj! 😀
I really missed this type of quality video from powerdirft
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
We hope you never get to say it again. Thanks
Literally the best level of videography nd editing skills in the entire automotive media industry Nd btw the car is SUPERB😂😎
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Thanks, Devansh!
"Fwd drive suv utne hi suv hote hai jitne bandar insaan hote hai". Right on face tenhut!! 👏👏👏👏👏
6:49 that line lol :D
Skoda is love Crush of Powerdrift... No other channel give thm tht much coverage...
Front wheel drive suvs utne hi suvs hai jitne bandar insaan hote hai 😂😂😂
There's a reason why you did not talk so much about design on Powerdrift. That's because it's subjective, and you don't need to point it out so much.
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
Very true. This time we got carried away with the looks because everything looked so beautiful out on the roads after lockdown :P
1:45 people buy suv because of big grille, meanwhile - Toyota legender 😂
On other channels, I watch only those car reviews which I have shortlisted. But here on PD, I just watch them ALL because of the absolute fun their videos are.
The editing part and the camera work. 👏🏻👏🏻 Its as good as the car 🚗 The whole video is at point. 🙌🏻
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
You sir are bringing a smile to my face. Thanks
The last song is a german song named "So weit" (album - German pop 2 ). Can be found on apple music, jio savan etc
@snigdhasingh7665
2 жыл бұрын
Can you please help with the song in the beginning ??
@snigdhasingh7665
2 жыл бұрын
Which song or music has been used in the beginning ???
6:48 well said👌
6:47 The forgotten truth!!! 😄
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!
Such a classy car, and really that mild off road thing really made my day. We don't need suv's which are just measly crossovers. Sedans are ❤️. Editing and music was awesome, powerdrift you rock!
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
You and I think alike. I think!
@mriganksingh9243
3 жыл бұрын
@@rohanalbal3158 🙌
@adityanrvarier7406
3 жыл бұрын
We indians are good in adjusting .... No good roads ?...okey i will compromise my wish of a proper sedan🥲 to buy a high gc car with less comfort ....no hurt feelings government❤
There should be no excuse for the Ventilated seats! As far as sunroof is concerned, its just BS and makes no sense. Either a solid roof or a convertible. There is no inbetween!
I still dont get the people who buys 4x4 suv and take it (with similar group of people) to the offroad adventure camp in their metro cities on sunday mornings. And they laugh with the joy to see their car was finally able (with a lot of help) to get to some point where they can hike in 5min easily. And they retun in the evening happy and discuss how suvs are better than sedan with arguing can a sedan do it.
Powerdrift makes the most interesting videos. You are the BMW of reviewers - Hope you get what I mean!
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Abhishek. I get what you mean :p
A smart person who cares about his wallet wouldn't invest in a brand new car especially a skoda.... The d in skoda stands for depreciation. Just wait a while and you can buy one, second hand for half the price lol
@TheKiranvv
3 жыл бұрын
For 18lk you will get clean superb
Superb production quality, Amazing concept, Beautiful review, Insane editing, Some excellent points made w.r.t., SUV, Awesome music. P.S. - Those alloy wheels are hideous
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that compliment, Jai!
Best automotive content in the country! Period.
Now this completes the circle. I became a fan of your channel watching your first octavia video in 2013. Ended booking one as well. History repeats, I might as well do that again.
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! We hope history repeats! ;)
Absolutely Loved The Car And Indeed Loved The Video Cheers Guys!! ✌🏻❤️
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aakash. Hope you subscribe :)
PowerDrift back with a Bang 💥
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Bow chicka wowwow!
Hello PD, I am from India, now moved to Canada. A big Powerdrift fan. And all of my friends here(Canada) are buying SUV's while I have decided to go for sedan. In-fact I have booked a Kia K5 GT line, it will be on road next week. Even I doubted if this was a right decision or not, that choosing a sedan over "BIG SUV". Whatever thankyou for straightening things up. Sedans Rules :D
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
You might need to show this video to your SUV buying friends! :P PS: You made a very cool choice! Wishing you happy motoring!
@TheAjaycp
3 жыл бұрын
@@powerdriftofficial Thanks a lot for the reply PD. Means a lot. My friends already saw this video, and I hope eventually they will sell their boring SUV's and bring back the fun on their life's :D
You guys have one of the best editors and cinematographers of this industry.... ❤️🤩🤩
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
Are we the best team ? Thanks :)
@nikhiltripathi5989
3 жыл бұрын
@@rohanalbal3158 No doubt, you are the best team😀
I'm so exited that I'm giggling like a child.
Hopefully the Nakli SUV fad will blow over soon🙏
Yes by having the octavia " you really dont need an suv.. " A well known fact which was apt with the solid first generation octavia, which was launched 20 years back... Now you have reinstated the logic for the new one as well.
@virenrathore3191
3 жыл бұрын
Yup , true that .... did Ddun > chakrata > tehri >kedarnath > Delhi in '07 model . ITBP guys in Chakrata watched this guy reach some good off road heights and mountain tops ... diesel version though. Snaps look unreal in those locations.
@pramodh17
3 жыл бұрын
@@virenrathore3191 mk1 model had a very negotiable ground clearence lol.
I got notifications from diff channels, bt i came here for the best review, and commenting dis before watching...👍
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
You are the MVP Soumitra!
@1989soumitra
3 жыл бұрын
@@powerdriftofficial MVP?? Didn't get it sir..
Now that is some serious content you have here, especially towards the end!😉. Absolutely spot on! Oh & i completly agree with everything that Rohan & Rohit said, especially about the gear knob " What is the World coming to"! Love this❤️
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton Kannan!
And finally back with a bang that too with the crazy edit of PowerDrift 🔥 ❤️
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
Bang bang bang
I just paused the video to comment that, starting transition was daamn damn cool 😍😍
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
yay, thanks Himanshu
Brilliant - Beautiful !!! Both the car and the review !!!
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
and your comment
PowerDrift Great Review👍👍👍👍👍
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, Arjunan!
You give me goosebumps everytime yaaa.... When I watch your beautiful videos yaaaa.....
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Happy to hear that, Darshan!
1. insanely well-done video, cinematography 2. great choice of music! must say! 3. unconventional yet catchy presentation 4. phew what a wow car! 5. the auto ninja is a short guy. wow xD
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
6. Thank you Harsha
FWD SUVs utne hi SUV hote hai jitne bandar insaan hote hai- Rohan The best line of the decade!
Epic editing bro 😎👍
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much comrade!
BEAUTIFUL ❤️
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! Quite!
This is the review of the year. Skoda owes this video big time.
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Thank you for that comliment, Onais!
There is no other review like PD review.
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Aye, and there's none better than the #PDArmy!
If this launch is a part of the india 2.0 plan, then definitely the ventilated seat if not the sunroof is a huge miss. Especially considering the premium prices and that they went on and on about how they are going to cater to the Indian lot.
Finally!!!❤❤❤
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Yaas! Like the car, Kiran?
@kiranramchandran3561
3 жыл бұрын
@@powerdriftofficial This Car is my dream car since childhood... used too drool over the first and second gen octavia /Laura❤❤
Ohh.. Such a beauty. Love the fact that Skoda hasn’t compromised on the Indian version as many other manufacturers do. A perfect ode to this lovely car, PD. And Rohan’s comment on the FWD ‘SUVs’ is gonna hit badly to all the fanboys of the pseudo-SUVs. 😜
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!
Dude the cinematics alone.....😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Anand!
This review was not really the Powerdrift style or it wanted to do something different & failed....SUVs are a very desperate need depending on your location...Maharashtra has Super bad roads but if you are from Gujarat/Rajasthan you can really enjoy a car like Octavia...SUVs are a fad for sure but they are also necessary
Beautiful editing and the dialogues are crisp! Fantastic production PDTeam!
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
Feels great to hear that from you. Thanks :)
Made proudly in Aurangabad 🔥🎉❤️
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
Khara ahe
The new edits have taken this channel to a new high. Well-done powerdrift team. And the hosts also have done a great gig at it. Well-done!
None of any indian auto enthusiasts channel can match up your cinematography and hosting
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
And all of this for the super #PDArmy! :D
We want an SUV but we don't need it. Exactly what I have been saying in our daily family talks over a new car. I have been pushing to wait for Octavia but everyone else just wants an SUV. Compass 4*4 is the current choice which I have no issues with but Sedans have their own charm. And PowerDrift, bhai log this was a slick slick video. So very very well done🔥🔥🔥
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Well, you certainly can't deny a charm of a sedan! Also, thank you so much for the compliment, Shishir!
Most cinematically polished videos
You guys are simply clever.....what a way to kick start the new Octavia
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Thanks Navas!
Skoda may lack features but they never ever lack in performance and build quality.
Beautifully done. Perfectly scripted and directed. Maybe Ajay was behind the camera. Passionately edited. Applaud to everybody involved. I ll send him greetings on whatsapp though 😁❤️
cameraman and editor are on another level
After long time I’m feeling original powerdrift .....
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Get ready for more!
Powerdrift editors doing great job 👏🏻
Sedan anytime and Octavia every time, good one guys
Skoda must hire you for videography shoot
Looks quite elegant. However, for the enthusiasts who can't afford the more expensive RS model, a sportier looking Onyx/Sportline variant will surely give them a reason to rejoice. Lets hope it gets introduced at a later date 🤞. Nonetheless, a great review! Superb narration and camera work 👍.
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the compliments, Yatesh!
You guys are the class and Inspiration ❤️🙏
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
You are something yourself !
Is ground clearance of Octavia not good for Indian road and speed bumps?
Great Transitions❤️ Good content ❤️
@rohanalbal3158
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sai
Really missed you guys.. no matter you make TVS XL review... please post more videos..
@powerdriftofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned Prasad!